Note: This takes after Jexi the Hunter's Dimensional Heroes Reflections: Ichigo Kurosaki One-shot.
Arriving at Neo-City, Ichigo Kurosaki walks out from the shuttle station. The orange haired shinigami began to look around the place and is awed by it's presence.
"Woah..." Ichigo said before looking at a pamphlet, "They weren't kidding when they said this city is a hybrid of Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas, just look how busy this city is." he said.
Ichigo then kept on walking before stopping in front of a Coffee Shop, "Maybe I should have contacted this Coalition before coming here..." he said before groaning, "Ugh... I should have done that first now I don't know where to look." he said.
Then Major Stronghold came out from the Coffee Shop when he noticed the troubled Ichigo, "IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG YOUNG LAD!?" he asked loudly.
Ichigo was surprised by his booming voice, he looks back to see a tall muscular man with a big chin, "Uhh... yeah... you see I'm new here." he said.
The Major then recognized the young man in front of him, "WELL I'LL BE! IF ISN'T YOUNG ICHIGO KUROSAKI! A PLEASURE MEETING YOU!" he declared.
Ichigo was taken back, "Y-You know me?" he asked in surprise.
The Major laughed, "OF COURSE MY BOY! I KNOW EVERY MEMBER OF THE DIMENSIONAL HEROES THAT COME AND GO! IN FACT, EVERY MEMBER OF THE DIMENSIONAL HEROES AND SHINING HOPE SQUAD ARE PRETTY POPULAR HERE!" he explained before jabbing his thumb at a billboard where an image of Jexi the Hunter and Hope the Victor are seen standing back-to-back with a caption that says "Heroes Always Wins!".
Ichigo blinks surprise, "Woah..." he said before shaking his head, "No wonder people we're looking at me." he said remembering the people he passes by from the shuttle station waving at him and greeting him.
"SO! WHAT BRINGS HERE YOU HERE!?" the Major asked.
"Oh yeah... you see I met several members of this Heroes Coalition some time ago and offers me to join them, I was reluctant at first because I just left the Dimensional Heroes just recently to live a peaceful life but..." Ichigo explains but trails.
"WHAT MADE YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND?" the Major asked.
Then Ichigo began to explain what Yoshika told him, "... and so, after talking with a friend they told me that I should do what I think it's best. So... here I am, I want to continue fighting so we can achieve peace, a peaceful world where my son would love." he declared.
The Major nodded, "You did the right decision. Like what young Yoshika just said, true peace can't be achieve as long the evil doesn't rest, we need to fight them to finally achieve peace. Also... never forget the times you had with your friends but it's also not bad to start a new one. And the Heroes Coalition is the good place to start." he said with a smile.
Ichigo was surprised when the Major talked normally but smiled back nonetheless, "Thank you, sir." he replied.
The Major nodded, "Now come! I can lead to the Training Facility." he declared.
"You know where it is?" Ichigo asked.
The Major then laughed, "OF COURSE! I'M THE COALITION'S HEAD TRAINER AFTER ALL!" he revealed.
"Are you serious!?" Ichigo gasped in shock as the Major continued laughing.
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(Play Makes No Difference - Sum 41)
Later, the Major and Ichigo arrived at the castle-like facility as the substitute shinigami can only look up with wide eyes and open mouth.
The Major laughed again, "SEEING THE NEW RECRUIT'S REACTIONS NEVER GETS OLD!" he said.
"You got to be kidding me... this is the training facility!?" Ichigo asked in shock.
"YES! AND IT ALSO SERVES AS THE MAIN BASE OPERATION OF THE COALITION." the Major replied.
The two then enters the facility and we're greeted by a woman behind the receptionist desk. Then Major introduced Ichigo to Penelope, "PENELOPE! JUST LIKE ALWAYS, I WANT YOU TO ASSIGN A GUIDE FOR YOUNG ICHIGO WHILE I GO HAVE A TALK WITH LOUIE!" he ordered.
Penelope nodded, "Certainly..." she said before looking at the computer screen looking for an available guide then her face became unsure, "Umm... the Major, the only available guide right now is also a newbie... will she be fine?" she said.
The Major laughed again, "IT'LL BE FINE! THIS WILL BE A GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR HER!" he said before turning to Ichigo, "WELL THEN... I'LL SEE YOU AROUND, YOUNG ICHIGO!" he said.
"Likewise sir." Ichigo replied.
Later, Ichigo was sitting on a couch waiting for his guide, when a young woman probably at the same age as him arrived.
"Sorry I came late! My name is Ana Maymorie and I'll be your guide today." she introduced herself.
Staff Member Rookie
Ana Maymorie
Ana has a short caramel colored hair and has green eyes. She is currently wearing a blue open blazer jacket over a white polo shirt, blue shorts and red & white sneakers.
Ichigo stood up from the couch, "Nice to meet you. I'm Ichigo Kurosaki and I'm new here." he introduced himself then noticed that Ana is nervous, "Nervous?" he asked.
Ana sighed, "Hai... I was just recruited a week ago as a staff member but this is my first time acting as a guide. I'm really nervous that I won't do a good job." she admitted.
"Don't worry. The Major said that this will be good experience for you. If ever you made a mistake don't fret, you'll learn something from mistakes, that way you'll become better as time goes." Ichigo said with a smile.
Ana stares at him for a minute before smiling, "Hai!" she replied joyfully.
Later, Ana began showing Ichigo around the facility while explaining and as expected she made a few mistakes but managed to correct it completely. Ichigo meanwhile was awed about the place, he didn't imagined that the Coalition was this big and has a great training facility. Ichigo also shared to her a few stories about himself and his former team, Ana was also shock when he revealed that he is now a father.
During their tour, several trainees would greet and ask for Ichigo's autograph, some even ask to have a picture with him, Ichigo was really surprised that he was this popular.
The two then arrived at the training area.
"Woah! Look at that!" Ichigo said.
"The training is indeed hard and straining but everyone is doing their best to become strong so they can be promoted as heroes." Ana explained.
"Promoted?" Ichigo parroted.
Ana nodded, "Trainee that has proven that they had the skills will be promoted to Heroes. The promotion also goes through a hero ranking system, trainees gets promoted as Rookie Heroes and if they're doing great in missions their rank will move up to Champions and lastly, Superiors." she explained.
"Wow! That's one ranking system." Ichigo stated.
Ana nodded, "Although there are rare circumstances where a new recruit gets to be promoted very quickly as a Hero." she said.
"Really?" Ichigo asked.
Ana nodded again, "You see... a day ago, the Coalition just gain four new recruits and all four we're quickly promoted as heroes. Two of them are former criminals while the last two were described as hidden gems by the staffs and coaches." she stated.
Ichigo hummed, "I see... so I guess that if the new recruit has a great experience in fighting he or she will head straight to hero status." he thought out loud.
Ana then stares at Ichigo directly in the eyes, "And since you're once part of a team with a great experience in battles, there's no doubt that you will be promoted as a Hero fast." she declared.
Ichigo stated back at her before sighing, "If that's so... but that doesn't mean that I can't train here to improve myself further." he said.
Ana smiled, "You're right. Training is good... even the Champion ranked heroes would come here to train." she said when her eyes widen in fear before hiding behind Ichigo.
The substitute shinigami raised an eyebrow before looking to his right to see Andres "Singko" Alvarez walking towards them.
Andres then stopped in front of him staring at him through the eyes, the young Mexican cracked a smile before offering Ichigo a handshake, "Welcome." he said.
Ichigo raised an eyebrow but accepted his handshake nonetheless, "Uh... thanks." he replied.
Andres smirked before walking away, Ana sighed in relief as Ichigo turns to her, "Why are you scared to him?" he asked.
"Sorry... Andres is a bully with new recruits... for some reason I'm no exception." Ana replied.
"Really? Then why is he nice to me?"
"I think it's because you're an experienced fighter already. And from what I heard, he has high respects for heroes especially those from the Dimensional Heroes." Ana explained.
"I see... don't worry. If he ever bullies you, I'll give him a pep talk." Ichigo said.
"Thank you." Ana said with a smile.
Later after a lengthy tour, the two then arrived at the dorm. Ichigo was bewildered by the 70 foot dorm right next to the regular dorm.
"I didn't know you guys had a trainee that is similar to Titanica!" Ichigo stated in surprise.
Ana chuckled, "Believe me... I'm also surprised. But she's a sweet girl once you get past her shyness." she said as the two stops in front of one room, "And here's you're room! You'll be sharing this room with Duncan and Taro Yamada." she said.
"Duncan? Well that's good! By the way, where is he?" Ichigo asked.
"Oh! He's currently on a mission right now." Ana answered.
"Wait a minute! Don't tell me Duncan is one of the four new recruits that was promoted to hero status early!" Ichigo stated.
"Hai."
"Well I'll be! Then again... he was really strong, so I can't blame them for promoting him fast." Ichigo said.
"Well then... I'll see you tomorrow Ichigo." Ana said with a bow.
"Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow." Ichigo replied before entering his room without noticing the blush Ana had on her face.
Ichigo then placed his stuffs in one corner, he looks around with a smile. He's making new memories, he already had a good time in this place, both the Major and Ana we're good companions and he can't wait to meet Duncan and everyone again.
After taking a quick shower and putting on his sleepwear, he lays down on his bed with a smile while looking forward for tomorrow.
bzzzttt...
The next morning, Ichigo got up early. He is looking forward to train when he heard a knock from the door.
"Who could that be?" Ichigo asked. He then opens the door saw Ana with panic written all over her face, "Ana? What's wrong?" he asked.
"Ichigo-san! You better get ready! The Major just told me that you'll be having a mission!" Ana revealed.
Ichigo blinks a few times before realizing what she said, "EEEEHHH!" he shouted.
A/N: Inspired from Jexi the Hunter, Hope the Victor and David the Almighty Paladin. If the OCs are not created by moi, then it's not mine.
